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A woman at home, sitting on the floor in her living room, wondering if she should pay off her mortgage or invest in RRSPs.

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Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?

Does it make sense to put some extra cash into an RRSP or use it to help pay off...

Contribute to RRSP or pay off mortgage?
A first-time home buyer looks into FHSA withdrawal rules for a rental property she will live in.

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FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

Renting out part of your new home may help cover some costs. But would it still be considered a...

FHSA withdrawal rules and rental property advice for a first-time home buyer

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Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?

Some parents want to help their kids move out by borrowing against their home. Here’s how interest rates and...

Should you use home equity to buy a house for your kids?
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Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?

Can a first-time home buyer have a mortgage co-signer?

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How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age

Do Canadians really owe $1.84 for every $1 they earn? For some, yes. And for others, even more. Where...

How much debt is normal in Canada? We break it down by age
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How to deal with money and your finances when the economy is stressing you out

Interest rates and inflation—not to mention a recession—can make finances stressful. But keeping a cool head is important. Here’s...

How to deal with money and your finances when the economy is stressing you out
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How first-time home buyers can use an FHSA to save for a down payment

How first-time home buyers can use an FHSA to save for a down payment
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Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

Can you pay off your debt while saving for retirement?

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How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

Mortgage interest rates have jumped sharply since the Bank of Canada started hiking the benchmark interest rate, but not...

How much is the average mortgage payment in Canada?

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